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Oahu Weather Forecast for September 23, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for September 23, 2026

Trade winds will gradually strengthen statewide, and rainfall across Big Island will increase over the next couple of days as Tropical Depression Fifteen-E...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for September 23, 2026

Oahu Surf Forecast for September 23, 2026

Surf along south facing shores will decrease as the current south-southwest swell fades. A moderate southwest swell will build in around Friday into the weekend...

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Oahu News:

Tropical Storm Nolo forms, Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaiʻi County as the slow-moving storm approaches with sustained winds of 40 mph, prompting concerns about severe weather. In local law enforcement news, the Honolulu Police Department shut down four illegal gambling operations in Moiliili, seizing 74 machines and $38,000 in cash. The Taiwan government plans to raze and redevelop the troubled Chinatown Cultural Plaza in response to years of pressure from local officials. Due to the expected severe weather, Sunday’s Na Wahine O Ke Kai canoe race has been canceled by organizers prioritizing safety. Meanwhile, for those looking to explore, KHON2 highlights 10 hidden cultural landmarks across Oʻahu offering unique insights into the island’s history and nature. Lastly, Honolulu firefighters quickly extinguished a trailer fire in Nanakuli with no injuries reported.

Tropical Storm Nolo forms, Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaiʻi County

Tropical Storm Nolo forms, Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaiʻi County

Sep 23, 2026 Maui Now

Tropical Storm Nolo expected to become a hurricane near Hawaii

Sep 23, 2026 Spectrum

Tropical Storm Nolo forms, prompts hurricane watch for Big Island

Sep 23, 2026 Star Advertiser

Tropical Depression 15-E officially forms into Tropical Storm Nolo

Sep 23, 2026 KHON2

Hawaiʻi Island under Hurricane Watch as storm strengthens

Sep 23, 2026 Big Island Now

'Hawaii Island preparing for another round with the rain'

Sep 23, 2026 KHON2

HPD shutters 4 illegal gambling operations in Moiliili raid

Sep 23, 2026 Star Advertiser

Taiwan to raze, redevelop troubled Chinatown Cultural Plaza

Sep 23, 2026 Star Advertiser

Sunday’s Na Wahine O Ke Kai shelved due to expected severe weather

Sep 23, 2026 Star Advertiser

Explore Oʻahu's culture at these 10 hidden landmarks

Explore Oʻahu's culture at these 10 hidden landmarks

Sep 23, 2026 KHON2

HFD extinguishes trailer fire in Nanakuli

Sep 23, 2026 Star Advertiser

Maui News

Tropical Storm Nolo forms, Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaiʻi County

Nolo is very slow moving, advancing toward the WNW at 6 mph, with 40 mph sustained winds. A sharp turn to the north and north-northeast is expected on Thursday, with this motion continuing through the end of the week. On the forecast track, the system is expected to approach the Big Island of Hawaii on Friday and Saturday.

Maui police host child safety seat inspection, Sept. 26

The Maui Police Department, in collaboration with the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition, the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will host a child safety seat inspection event within the Kīhei Police Station parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Ninth Circuit upholds Hawaiʻi firearm licensing requirements

In the opinion, the court upheld Hawaiʻi's requirements establishing a 30-day period to use a permit to acquire a handgun and requiring certain newly acquired firearms to be brought to a police station for inspection.

Filipino national pleads guilty to unlawfully voting as an alien during 2024 election

United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Bernadette Acaso, 20, a Filipino national residing in Honolulu, Oʻahu and Kahului, Maui, pleaded guilty on Sept. 18, 2026, to unlawfully voting as an alien.

Haʻikū eighth grader wins national scholarship for gifted students

The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) has named Haʻikū eighth grader Luana Fitch, a Caroline D. Bradley Scholar, earning her a prestigious four-year scholarship that covers full tuition at a high school or through an individualized education plan tailored to her educational needs.

Kaua‘i News

Hawaiʻi County issues Hurricane Watch for Big Island

Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands.

Red Cross installs 145 smoke alarms after recent brush fire near Kaumakani Village

The American Red Cross's home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s president and CEO to retire early next year

During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi's healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.

Kauai Weather Forecast for September 23, 2026

Moderate trades will gradually strengthen each day over the next several days with widespread strong trades expected by Thursday and very windy conditions...

Island of Hawai‘i News

Big Island residents urged to stock, conserve water ahead of storm

Hawaiʻi County officials are urging residents to conserve water and prepare for potential disruptions to drinking water services as Tropical Storm Fifteen-E approaches the island.

Hawaiʻi Island under Hurricane Watch as storm strengthens

Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 15 to 20 inches across the Big Island, with maximum amounts of 35 inches.

Tourism industry leaders to gather in Honolulu for Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference

Attendees will have discussions about the future of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry at the two-day conference at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort on Thursday and Friday.

President & CEO of Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi to retire early next year

During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi's healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

Mysterious manta rays from Kona Coast’s small familial group captivate 80,000 annually

"Lefty" was the first identified manta ray living off the Kona Coast, in 1979, and since then researchers and divers have identified only about 317 more of the creatures who rarely leave the area.

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